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2 Investments in subsidiaries
| All figures in £ millions | 2006 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| At beginning of year | 6,883 | 7,134 |
| Subscription for share capital in subsidiaries | 1,019 | 61 |
| External acquisition | – | 30 |
| Share repurchase from subsidiary | – | (331) |
| Disposal to subsidiary | (779) | (11) |
| Provision for impairment | (20) | – |
| At end of year | 7,103 | 6,883 |